Kick-off activities

During the Kick-off Activities you will be introduced to the faculty, the degree programme, the study association(s), and most of all, to your fellow students.
You can find these activities in the table below and in the UG Schedule if you search for your programme. We strongly encourage you to attend these.

Kick-off Schedule

* Times and locations are subject to change. Please check this information in the last week of August for the most recent information.

Introduction to the degree programme

We will have an introduction lecture on Monday August 31st to start the academic year together.

During this lecture we will inform you about the most important things for you to know to get you started in the BSc Computing Science. The mentors will also be present for a first introduction.

Information Market

The Information Market will be held on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 from 09.30-15.30 in the main hallway of the Energy Academy. It offers an opportunity for you to get all the information that you may need to start your journey here at the FSE outside the standard information regarding your programme.

Several organisations will be present at the market, ranging from university departments to external organisations offering their services and help to (international) students. There will be poffertjes and a barista available outside the venue throughout the day. Take 30 minutes out of your day and don't miss out on what is on offer!

Escape Game

We need your help solving a big problem! Prof. Ben Feringa, a professor at our faculty, won a Nobel Prize for his work on the development of molecular machines. But the Prize is missing! Can your mentor group find it in time?

The game will take approximately one hour, including instructions and playing time. It has been developed as a teambuilding activity for your mentor group. Your mentor will tell you when you will participate in the game.

The door will not be locked, and the environment will be that of a regular education setting in terms of lighting and sound. The puzzles are varied and require the use of different senses. Some require you to stand and move around, for others you can stay seated if you like. You can choose which puzzles you participate in. If you need to take a break during the game, that’s possible.

If you have concerns about participating in the FSE Escape Game, you can contact your academic advisor or let your mentor know.

Going Dutch: a crash course in culture & customs

Curious about the Dutch? Unlock the secrets of Dutch culture during our workshop going Dutch; a crash course in culture & customs on 10 September 2026 from 17:00-19:00 @ BB 5161.0165. We will dive deep into the world of Dutch rituals, values and communication styles. We will also deal with essential habits unique to the Netherlands while exploring the drawbacks of stereotypes. Don't miss this chance to explore and connect with Dutch culture like never before!

Introduction Weekend

A great way to get to know your fellow students as soon as possible, is the Introduction camp, organized by the study association of your degree programme.

Cover Introduction Weekend and Other Introduction Activities

Cover Introduction Weekend and Other Introduction Activities

A great way to get to know your fellow students as soon as possible, is the Introduction camp, organized by the study association of your degree programme.

Cover Introduction Weekend and Other Introduction Activities

Dear first-year students of Artificial Intelligence and Computing Science ,

We are happy to welcome you to the University of Groningen and to the Study Association Cover. In order to make your first week of university as fun and memorable as possible, the IntroCee (Introduction Committee of Cover) organises an Introduction Week. Throughout the week, we organise activities, such a treasure hunt and a barbecue, for you to get to know your fellow students and mentor groups even more. During that weekend we will also be hosting an Introduction Weekend, located outside of Groningen (transportation, accommodation and food is arranged by Cover), with loads of games and activities for you to engage in and bond with other first-year students and seniors. Of course, there will be some surprise events as well! Oftentimes the people you meet during the camp remain your friends - or your trusted lab partners - for the rest of your studies!

For the Introduction Barbecue and the Introduction Weekend, you can sign up on introcee.svcover.nl. Here you will find all the relevant information as well. The rest of the activities will be published on the Cover website, at www.svcover.nl. If you have any questions, please contact us at introcee@svcover.nl or on Instagram on @svcover.

Our introduction activities are:

• Campus Tour: Monday, 31 August, 2026 (done with your mentor group)

• Master's Pub Quiz, Tuesday, 1 September, 2026

• Introduction Barbecue: Wednesday, 2 September, 2026, 17:00 (in front of Bernoulliborg)

• Welcome (Back) Party: Thursday, 3 September, 2026, 21:00 (Unitas S.G., Peperstraat 27, 9711 PC)

• INTRODUCTION WEEKEND: September 4-6, 2026 (Boerhaarshoeve Grolloo)

You can view the complete agenda on www.svcover.nl. Here, you can also become a Cover member. (P.S. It is not necessary to be a Cover member to join the introduction activities).

Cover WhatsApp group chats for First-Years:

• AI BSc : ai-year1.svcover.nl

• CS BSc : cs-year1.svcover.nl

• AI/CS/CCS MSc : msc-year1.svcover.nl

We look forward to seeing you all during the introduction week!

All the best,

The Introduction Committee of 2026